Between April 2016 and March 2017, foreign buyers purchased a record $153 billion in residential real estate in the United States. Buyers from Germany were one of the top 10 groups of foreign buyers during that time. These investors were attracted to U.S. real estate for many reasons, but one that merits closer …

With those nine words in a hearing before the U.S. Senate Banking Committee in February 2018, the chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) confirmed the worst fears of many blockchain startups—that their ICOs, also known as …

In July 2017, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sent shockwaves through the blockchain community with the release of the DAO report, in which it found that virtual tokens could be securities under federal law, subject to SEC …

During 2017, more than $3 billion in capital was raised by blockchain developers through initial coin offerings (ICOs, but more formally known as token generation events) of virtual tokens. This amount was significantly more than what was raised by blockchain firms through traditional venture-capital deals. …

Initial coin offerings (ICOs), also known as token generation events, are an innovative method of capitalization for blockchain startups and experienced developers alike. Coindesk.com’s ICO tracker lists more than 150 ICOs during 2017 alone.

For those interested in buying an apartment in Manhattan or one of New York City’s other boroughs, one popular option is to purchase a condominium (“condo”) in one of the City’s many new condo developments. NYC developers annually add several thousand new condo units in Manhattan alone. Buyers are …

This presentation covers the latest changes in the global exchange of financial information under CRS and FATCA, the role of the United States as the leading offshore destination for foreign clients, the privacy and security protections offered by the U.S. holding structures and the benefits of settling a …

In the years following the Great Recession, foreign buyers from around the world began heavily investing in U.S. real estate. For much of that time, the Chinese were the predominant force in international purchases. But since the imposition of capital controls by the Chinese government earlier this year, Canadians …